哙 (kuài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哙 (kuài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哙 (kuài) means "To swallow / Greedy". with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哙 stroke by stroke?

哙 has 9 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 哙 and 君?

哙 (kuài) and 君 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 哙?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 哙?

Common words containing 哙 include: 樊哙 (fán kuài) — Fan Kuai (a Han Dynasty general); 哙哙 (kuài kuài) — Bright / Splendid; 嚼哙 (jué kuài) — To chew / To munch.

How to Write 哙

The character 哙 (kuài) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

哙 is pronounced kuài in Mandarin Chinese. It means To swallow / Greedy.

Common Words with 哙

樊哙 fán kuài

Fan Kuai (a Han Dynasty general)

哙哙 kuài kuài

Bright / Splendid

嚼哙 jué kuài

To chew / To munch

Example Sentences

樊哙是一位将军。

fán kuài shì yī wèi jiāng jūn

Fan Kuai was a general.

灯光哙哙明亮。

dēng guāng kuài kuài míng liàng

The lights are bright and clear.

他在大口嚼哙。

tā zài dà kǒu jué kuài

He is chewing food in large mouthfuls.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 哙 (kuài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哙

What does 哙 (kuài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哙 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哙?

What common words use 哙?

How to Write 哙 (kuài)